Effingham County Board Committee Continues Work on Nuisance Ordinance

Proposed measure aims to address issues in small subdivisions, not impact area farmers

Apr. 17, 2026 at 8:37pm

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The Effingham County Board's Administrative Committee discussed a proposed nuisance ordinance this week that would establish boundaries, limit vehicle parking, and require timely repairs on properties in small subdivisions. The measure is still in the draft stage and will be revisited at the committee's May meeting.

Why it matters

The nuisance ordinance is an attempt by the county to address ongoing issues between neighbors in some of the smaller residential subdivisions, while ensuring it does not negatively impact the county's agricultural community and farmers.

The details

The proposed nuisance ordinance would include a 300-foot boundary where neighbors could not encroach on each other's property, limit the number of vehicles that could be parked on properties, and require timely repairs on vehicles. The committee described the measure as 'not a final draft, but an updated rough draft' that will be revisited in May.

  • The Administrative Committee discussed the nuisance ordinance this week.
  • The proposal will be revisited at the committee's May meeting.

The players

Taylor Feldkamp

Representing the Mill Road Thresherman Association's annual show.

Trisha Funneman

Representing the More 4 Montrose Committee.

Becky Brown

From Sunrise Rotary, requesting $500 for an event to mark America's 250th birthday.

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What’s next

The proposed nuisance ordinance will be revisited by the Administrative Committee at their May meeting.

The takeaway

The nuisance ordinance is an attempt by Effingham County to address ongoing issues between neighbors in some of the smaller residential subdivisions, while ensuring it does not negatively impact the county's agricultural community and farmers. The measure is still in the draft stage and will undergo further review.